2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE Owners Manual

C 400 4MATIC
Summer tyres
R 17 Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/50 R17 94 W
8 BA: 7.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48.5
FA: 225/50 R17 94 W
8
RA: 245/45 R17 95 W 8 FA: 7.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48.5
RA: 8.0 J x 17 H2 ET 54
R 18
Tyres Wheels
FA: 225/45 R18 95 Y XL
8
RA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL 8 FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 56
FA: 225/45 R18 95 Y XL
8
RA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL 8, 9 FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 49
R 19
Tyres Wheels
FA: 225/40 R19 93 Y XL
8
RA: 245/35 R19 93 Y XL 8 FA: 7.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 56.5
FA: 225/40 R19 93 Y XL
8
RA: 255/35 R19 96 Y XL 8, 9 FA: 7.5 J x 19 H2 ET 44
RA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 52
Winter tyres
R 17
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/50 R17 94 H M+Si
8 BA: 7.0 J x 17 H2 ET 48.5
R 18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 225/45 R18 95 H XL M+Si
8 BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 44
8
Available as MOExtended tyres.
9 Additional measures necessary (additional wheel-arch extension on rear wheel arch). 462
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Fit-
ting a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
may severely impair the driving characteris-
tics. There is a risk of accident.
To prevent hazardous situations:
R Adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer-
gency spare wheel if the dimensions are
different to those of the wheel being
replaced.
R Only use a spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel briefly if the dimensions are different
to those of the wheel being replaced.
R Do not switch off ESP ®
.
R Have the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel in question replaced at the nearest
qualified specialist workshop. Make sure
that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre
type are correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency
spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of all your tyres, including the emergency spare
wheel, particularly prior to long trips, and cor-
rect the pressure as necessary (Y page 436).
The value on the wheel is valid. In addition, the
emergency spare wheel tyre pressure can be
found under "Technical data" (Y page 465).
An emergency spare wheel may also be fitted
against the direction of rotation. Observe the time restriction on use as well as the speed limitation specified on the emergency spare
wheel.
Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
If you are driving with the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel fitted, the tyre pressure
loss warning system or the tyre pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only restart the tyre pressure loss warning system/tyre
pressure monitor when the defective wheel
has been replaced with a new wheel.
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor: after
mounting an emergency spare wheel, the sys- tem may still display the tyre pressure of the
removed wheel for a few minutes. The value
displayed for the mounted emergency spare
wheel is not the same as the current tyre
pressure of the emergency spare wheel.
If you are driving with the emergency spare
wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning
system cannot function reliably. Only restart
the tyre pressure loss warning system when
the defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel. Removing the emergency spare wheel
The emergency spare wheel is secured in the
emergency spare wheel bag in the luggage
compartment.
X Open the luggage compartment.
X Detach the fastening straps.
X Unhook retaining spring hooks of fastening
straps from the retainers.
X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag
with the emergency spare wheel.
X Open the bag and remove the emergency
spare wheel.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in
the "Fitting a wheel" section (Y page 442). Emergency spare wheel
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Inflating the collapsible emergency
spare wheel
! Inflate the collapsible emergency spare
wheel using the tyre inflation compressor
before lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim
could otherwise be damaged.
! Do not operate the tyre inflation com-
pressor for longer than eight minutes at a
time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down. X
Mount the collapsible emergency spare
wheel as described (Y page 441).
The collapsible emergency spare wheel
must be mounted before it is inflated.
X Pull connector ?and the air hose out of
the housing.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the col-
lapsible emergency spare wheel.
X Screw union nut :of the air hose onto the
valve.
X Make sure on/off switch Aof the tyre
inflation compressor is set to 0.
X Insert plug ?into the cigarette lighter
socket or into a 12 V socket in your vehicle.
X Press the Start/Stop button once.
or X Turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock. X
Press on/off switch Aon the tyre inflation
compressor to I.
The tyre inflation compressor is switched
on. The tyre is inflated. The tyre pressure is shown on pressure gauge =.
X Pump the tyre to the specified tyre pres-
sure.
The specified tyre pressure is printed on
the yellow label of the emergency spare
wheel.
X When the specified tyre pressure has been
reached, press on/off switch Aon the
electric air pump to 0.
The tyre inflation compressor is switched
off.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock.
X If the tyre pressure is higher than the speci-
fied pressure, press pressure release valve
button ;until the correct tyre pressure
has been reached.
X Unscrew union nut :on the air hose from
the valve.
X Screw the valve cap onto the collapsible
emergency spare wheel valve again.
X Stow plug ?and the air hose in the lower
section of the blower housing.
X Stow the tyre inflation compressor in the
vehicle. 464
Emergency spare wheelWheels and ty
res

Technical data
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
10Tyres Light-alloy wheels
T 135/8
0 R17 103 M
Tyre pressure : 420 kPa (4.2 ba r/61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2 ET 19.5
10
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Emergency spare wheel
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Useful information
............................468
Information on technical data .........468
Vehicle electronics ...........................468
Identification plates .........................470
Service products and capacities .....470
Vehicle data ...................................... 478
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 478 467Technical data

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 27). Information on technical data
You can find current technical data on the
Internet on our Mercedes ‑Benz homepage.
i The technical data was determined in
accordance with EU Directives. All data
applies to the vehicle's standard equip-
ment. The data may therefore differ for
vehicles with optional equipment. You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle electronics
Tampering with the engine electron-
ics
! Only have work carried out on the engine
electronics and its associated parts, such
as control units, sensors, actuating com-
ponents and connector leads, at a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle components
may otherwise wear more quickly and the
vehicle's operating permit may be invalida- ted. Retrofitting two-way radios and
mobile phones (RF transmitters)
G
WARNING
If RF transmitters are tampered with or not
properly retrofitted, the electromagnetic radi- ation they emit can interfere with the vehicle
electronics. This may jeopardise the opera-
tional safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
You should have all work on electrical and
electronic components carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you use the RF transmitter in the vehicle in
an improper way, its electromagnetic radia-
tion can disrupt vehicle electronics, e.g. if:
R the RF transmitter is not connected to an
exterior aerial
R the exterior aerial is fitted incorrectly or is
not a low-reflection aerial
This can jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the low-reflection exterior aerial fitted at
a qualified specialist workshop. When oper-
ating in the vehicle, always connect the RF
transmitter to the low-reflection exterior aer-
ial.
! The operating permit may be invalidated if
the instructions for installation and use of
RF transmitters are not observed.
In particular, the following conditions must be complied with:
R only approved wavebands may be used.
R observe the maximum permissible out-
put in these wavebands.
R only approved aerial positions may be
used.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and to the
health of others. The use of an exterior aerial
takes into consideration the scientific discus- 468
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sion surrounding the possible health risk
posed by electromagnetic fields. Approved aerial positions
:
Front roof area
; Rear roof area
= Rear wing
? Tailgate
i On vehicles with panorama sliding sun-
roof, fitting an aerial to the front or rear roof
area is not permitted.
On the rear wing, it is recommended that
you position the aerial on the side of the
vehicle closest to the centre of the road.
Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609
(Road Vehicles – "EMC guidelines for fitting
aftermarket radio frequency transmitting
equipment") when retrofitting RF (radio fre-
quency) transmitters. Comply with the legal
requirements for add-on parts.
If your vehicle has fittings for two-way radio
equipment, use the power supply or aerial
connections intended for use with the basic
wiring. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's additional instructions when installing.
Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi-
mum transmission outputs or aerial positions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at
the base of the aerial must not exceed the
following values: Waveband Maximum
transmission output Short wave
3 - 54 MHz 100 W
4 m waveband
74 - 78 MHz 30 W
2 m waveband
144 - 174 MHz 50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra
380 - 460 MHz 10 W
70 cm waveband
400 - 460 MHz 35 W
GSM/UMTS/LTE 10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle with-
out restrictions:
R RF transmitters with a maximum transmis-
sion output of up to 100 mW
R mobile phones (GSM/DCS/PCS/UMTS/
LTE)
There are no restrictions when positioning the aerial on the outside of the vehicle for the fol-
lowing wavebands:
R trunked radio/Tetra
R 70 cm waveband
R GSM/UMTS/LTE Vehicle electronics
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